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264: Unlawful Orders

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Nov 29, 2025
The discussion dives into a tragic shooting involving National Guardsmen in D.C., exploring the legal implications of their deployment. They tackle the contentious investigations surrounding the Afghan refugee shooter and the political fallout. A heated debate follows on the legality of troop additions post-judicial ruling. The hosts also analyze a provocative video of former military members urging noncompliance with unlawful orders and the complexities of free speech versus military law. Legal controversies surrounding recent indictments add more intrigue to the conversation.
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INSIGHT

Court Found D.C. Deployment Unlawful

  • Judge Tanya Chutkan found the D.C. Guard deployment exceeded the Home Rule Act's limits and was unlawful.
  • The judge stayed her order for three weeks, so troops remained deployed while the government considered an appeal.
INSIGHT

One Act Prompted Broad Vetting Response

  • The shooter was an Afghan refugee who had worked with U.S. intelligence and was granted asylum under the prior administration.
  • The hosts warned broad vetting rollbacks and mass reviews of Afghan arrivals risk punishing many for one act.
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Follow Digital And Travel Trails Fast

  • Investigators will analyze devices, call records, travel stops, and weapon origin to determine motive and collaborators.
  • They will also review his CIA role and prior vetting to identify any missed red flags.
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